
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (143 Rentals)
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The Vine at Ashley Scholars Landing

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Ashley Scholars Landing I

710 Peachtree St NE

Pencil Factory Flats

The Grant

835 Oglethorpe Ave SW

456 Flat Shoals Ave SE

Victory At Summerhill
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782 Myrtle St NE

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Oakland, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,801 | $985 | $6,838 |
Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $899 | $5,000 |
Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $720 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,045 | $705 | $10,000+ |
Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $585 | $5,770 |
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There are currently 143 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oakland Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages of Castleberry I&II priced from $841. 55 Milton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $992. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
55 Milton | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $992 |
Mechanicsville Family Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
City Plaza | Executive | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Stanton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom -1.5 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,035 |
InTown Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
The Vine at Ashley Scholars Landing | 0A - Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Magnolia Park Apartments | Orchid | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
Ashley West End | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
Freedom Park Heights | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, GA
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2B Model at Front Porch in the in the Little Five Points neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the 3BX (Renovated) Model at Westley on the Beltline starting at $1,825 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Bellwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Front Porch | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Westley on the Beltline | 3BX (Renovated) | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Skyline ATL | The Piedmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
City Plaza | Georgian | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Stanton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom -1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
The Rivington EAV Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Mechanicsville Family Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Capitol Gateway | Providence | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
55 Milton | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakland, Atlanta, GA
Ranked #19
Among neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Atlanta, GA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Oakland Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
72 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland is under $1,140.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland is The Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $12,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 171 regular apartments in Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Oakland have an average cost of $615 which is $11,385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.
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